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Embracing A Labor of Love (Part Two)
(A
short guide to tightlace training)
By Tes Staylace
Copyright L.I.S.A.
Subscribers can catch up by reading Part One
Hello all you corset lovers! The new year sees part two of the second
article on corsetting from Tes Staylace on TG Forum. I am happy
to once more join all the girls here for a monthly informational
niche. Next month, this column will be once more devoted to
petticoats. We will continue to alternate between "Petticoat
Pond" and "Tightlacing Topics" each month (my URL
for petticoats is http://www.pettipond.com
Feel free
to write me at staylace@staylace.com! All e-mail will be answered.
A well-made corset will be sold with an
insert, generally made of the same material as the garment
itself, which will fit under the lacing, to prevent binding of
the skin as the laces are pulled closed.
So far as choice of materials for a
corset, one will find that various types fulfill various
requirements. For instance, a leather corset will mold easily to
the body and breathe, while a latex or hard rubber garment will
induce perspiration, which, for some, provides an excellent way
to spur on weight loss. However, the average person will find a
cotton or coutil garment (perhaps with an overlay of brocade or
silk to add spice and sexiness) to be quite satisfactory. The
most ideal material, in terms of "breathing" to
minimize perspiration, is 100% cotton, with no other backing. One
should just keep in mind that most garments, regardless of
material, require a "breaking-in" period of several
wearings.
Most corsets come with cotton lacings.
I recommend they be replaced with the stronger (and less bulky)
nylon version.
A well-constructed garment, notably one
made for training, will have double-stays (the sprung-metal rods
sewn into the corset vertically at regular intervals all round).
In addition, a strong cloth "tape," usually sewn into
the interior, should circle the corset horizontally from the
lacingstay to the frontbusk (a busk being a much wider stay which
anchors the front hook-and-eye closure). This feature strengthens
the corset and aids in the prevention of tearing.
Those who value posture training while
preparing for a small waist might also consider optional
shoulder-straps. These will hold the shoulders back and, thus,
the head erect. Of course, a matching laced
"neck-corset" achieves the same end with more aesthetic
quality.
The effect of a tightly laced corset is
enhanced by the wearing of high-heeled shoes, even while
training. These tend to thrust the body forward, providing a
visually pleasing balance to the your picture of loveliness.
A tiny waist is a wonder to
behold--exotic artistry of the female form; the end-result of
such diligent training is highly satisfying. But the pride of
knowing that one is capable of the self-discipline to accomplish
such a feat is reward unto itself!
--Tes Staylace
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